Henry, Lord Darnley — Mary, Queen of Scots Character Profile

About Henry, Lord Darnley

A handsome but spoiled and weak Catholic nobleman whom Mary impulsively marries. His childish temper, demands for power, and jealousy over Mary's relationship with Riccio lead to political chaos, his own murder, and Mary's downfall.

Character Facts

Played by

Timothy Dalton

Appears in

Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)

Role

Supporting

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